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X-Bomber

X-Bomber

★ 7.9/10•1980•Sci-Fi & Fantasy•Animation
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As the year 3000 approaches, a war-torn Solar System is invaded by the Imperial Alliance in search of a supreme being, the F-01. The experimental X Bomber spacecraft with its young crew must discover the secret of F-01 and turn it against the Imperial Alliance or all will be lost.

StatusEnded
LanguageJA
First Air DateOct 11, 1980

Episodes

Episode 1 - Scramble, X-BomberE124m

Scramble, X-Bomber

2999: a gigantic Imperial Alliance battlecruiser wipes out the EDF's Pluto Alpha Base and heads for Earth. General Kyle orders X-Bomber to intercept it but the craft is only 90% complete and not up to the task. Badly damaged in the ensuing battle, it crashes on the Moon.

Oct 11, 1980

Episode 2 - Super Powerful Imperial Alliance FleetE224m

Super Powerful Imperial Alliance Fleet

Unable to gain contact with the crash-landed X-Bomber, Lamia attempts to reach the ship and help the crew, but comes under heavy attack from Imperial Alliance fighters.

Oct 18, 1980

Episode 3 - Find F-01!E324m

Find F-01!

The Imperial Alliance lay siege to Earth Defense Forces, demanding the handover of the “F-Zero-One”. The crew of X-Bomber battle against time to repair their ship before Star Fleet Command is destroyed.

Oct 25, 1980

Episode 4 - Wipe Out the Transport FleetE424m

Wipe Out the Transport Fleet

When transport cruisers mysteriously disappear en-route to rebuild Pluto Alpha Base, X-Bomber is assigned to defend the next convoy of ships.

Nov 1, 1980

Episode 5 - The Mysterious Ship Skull!E524m

The Mysterious Ship Skull!

Shiro, Hercules and Lee search Pluto for the lost Captain Carter – their former tutor at the academy. Meanwhile, Lamia receives a summons from a mysterious sailing ship, “The Skull”.

Nov 8, 1980

Episode 6 - X-Bomber Goes Forth!E624m

X-Bomber Goes Forth!

X-Bomber’s new mission to seek out the Skull is put on hold when the Imperial Alliance renews their assault on Earth.

Nov 15, 1980

Episode 7 - Mortal Combat In The Gravity Graveyard!E724m

Mortal Combat In The Gravity Graveyard!

Trapped in a black hole and rapidly losing power, the crew of X-Bomber desperately fight a losing battle against Commander Makara’s forces.

Nov 22, 1980

Episode 8 - An Attack Beyond Tears!E824m

An Attack Beyond Tears!

X-Bomber seeks shelter on the planet Aloria, unaware of its deadly secret.

Nov 29, 1980

Episode 9 - Target: the CaptainE924m

Target: the Captain

Bloody Mary and Kozlo are summoned back to their home world by the Imperial Master. Charged with their continuing failure to defeat X-Bomber and capture F-Zero-One, they face trial and execution.

Dec 6, 1980

Episode 10 - Galaxy AdriftE1024m

Galaxy Adrift

Responding to a summons from the Skull, the crew of X-Bomber find themselves trapped by a ruthless new Alliance Commander – one with a disconcertingly familiar voice.

Dec 13, 1980

Episode 11 - Farewell, the Eternal BattlefieldE1124m

Farewell, the Eternal Battlefield

Shiro, Hercules and Lee investigate a distress call from a devastated planet of war, however their new enemy is not far behind.

Dec 20, 1980

Episode 12 - Our Mortal Enemy Is Captain CarterE1224m

Our Mortal Enemy Is Captain Carter

Enraged by Captain Custer’s latest attempt to destroy X-Bomber from within, Shiro faces his former mentor in a dual to the death.

Dec 27, 1980

Episode 13 - Battle To The Death: X Bomber Vs. the Imperial AllianceE1324m

Battle To The Death: X Bomber Vs. the Imperial Alliance

Facing the dawn of a New Year in deep space, Shiro, Hercules and Lee reminisce over the events of the war with the Imperial Alliance and the fate of Captain Custer.

Jan 3, 1981

Episode 14 - Lamia, Girl Of DestinyE1424m

Lamia, Girl Of Destiny

Lamia is summoned once again by the Skull, but wary of another Imperial Alliance trap, Dr. Benn refuses to let her go.

Jan 10, 1981

Episode 15 - X-Bomber: Death on Planet ME1524m

X-Bomber: Death on Planet M

Lamia begins exhibiting supernatural powers and tries to convince the skeptical crew of X-Bomber that the Imperial Alliance has launched an all-out assault against them.

Jan 17, 1981

Episode 16 - Lamia KidnappedE1624m

Lamia Kidnapped

With X-Bomber badly damaged and the crew unconscious, Lamia fights to avoid capture by hordes of Imperial soldiers boarding the ship.

Jan 24, 1981

Episode 17 - Asleep In The Ice PrisonE1724m

Asleep In The Ice Prison

While the crew struggles to repair the stranded X-Bomber, Lamia learns of her heritage and the secret of F-Zero-One.

Jan 31, 1981

Episode 18 - Bloody Mary's Promotion!E1824m

Bloody Mary's Promotion!

Returning to the Alliance Base, Bloody Mary and Kozlo are promoted and get drunk celebrating. Meanwhile Halley continues to try and contact Lamia, but the extreme cold of her prison is getting to her and her thoughts are becoming weaker.

Feb 7, 1981

Episode 19 - Destroy the Prison PlanetE1924m

Destroy the Prison Planet

As time rapidly runs out for Lamia, the crew of X-Bomber and their new ally Captain Halley try desperately to trace her whereabouts.

Feb 14, 1981

Episode 20 - F-01 Assassination PlotE2024m

F-01 Assassination Plot

Bloody Mary employs vicious new measures to destroy Lamia, with fatal consequences for one of the X-Bomber crew.

Feb 21, 1981

Episode 21 - M13: Full Frontal Attack BeginsE2124m

M13: Full Frontal Attack Begins

Shiro meets a face from the past when X-Bomber lands on the planet Callinean. In the meantime, the Imperial Alliance prepare for an onslaught against the peace loving inhabitants of the planet.

Feb 28, 1981

Episode 22 - M13: A Battle with No TomorrowE2224m

M13: A Battle with No Tomorrow

As war rages on the planet Callinean, the crew of Dai-X face their toughest battle yet – defending the Royal palace against the latest Alliance weapon.

Mar 7, 1981

Episode 23 - Board the Imperial Alliance MothershipE2324m

Board the Imperial Alliance Mothership

Learning of the Imperial Master’s plan to assault the Earth, the crew of X-Bomber begins a hurried journey back home. However a defeated Bloody Mary and Kozlo are not far behind and will do anything to regain their honor.

Mar 14, 1981

Episode 24 - The End of EarthE2424m

The End of Earth

Despite the Imperial Master’s attempts to stop them, X-Bomber continues on its journey back to Earth.

Mar 21, 1981

Episode 25 - A New Beginning For the GalaxyE2524m

A New Beginning For the Galaxy

At the dawn of the year 3000, the crew of X-Bomber face the final battle against the Imperial Master, and learn the power of F-Zero-One.

Mar 28, 1981

Actors

Shigeru Chiba

Shigeru Chiba

Heracles (voice)

Mikio Terashima

Mikio Terashima

Ben (voice)

Hidekatsu Shibata

Hidekatsu Shibata

Kuroda (voice)

Norio Wakamoto

Norio Wakamoto

Custer (voice)

Banjo Ginga

Banjo Ginga

Gozma (voice)

Yuzuru Fujimoto

Yuzuru Fujimoto

Narrator (voice)

Mami Koyama

Mami Koyama

Lamia (voice)

Naoki Tatsuta

Naoki Tatsuta

Lee (voice)

Toshio Furukawa

Toshio Furukawa

Ginga (voice)

Katsuji Mori

Katsuji Mori

Captain Halley (voice)

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